Have you ever wondered how to connect with your child in the busy days when you feel overwhelmed by all the tasks on your to-do list? Here is a list of easy ideas to transform every moment of the day in a chance to connect with your child. For me, connection is the most powerful parenting tool that I have…. Read More

It was one of those mornings when I was so sleepy after a night when I stood up late to work. My only plan was to get us out of the door quickly and take my son to the park. There he could play with his friends and I could have some quiet time to recharge my energy. So I… Read More

Have you ever wondered if behavior charts are really good for your child? Here is a story that might change the way you think about behavior charts and their effect on the relationship with your child. If I think about the complaints that I hear about parent-child power struggles, often 2 topics come up: screen time and bedtime. I don’t… Read More

I like to tell my son that I love him very often. Because I feel this with all my heart and I want him to always know it! It comes naturally to me and it makes him happy! My husband, on the other hand, is not used to expressing his feelings in words. I know this from my own experience… Read More

Finding a strategy on how to discipline a child in a positive and gentle way is not easy! It took me some time to discover a strategy that really works and I’m so grateful that I did. And I’m glad to be able to share it with you. Disciplining my child is one of the most challenging jobs that I… Read More

If you ever experienced toddler tantrums at bedtime, you know how frustrating they can be, especially when you already feel exhausted! The good news is that there are ways to make bedtime easier and more peaceful! And they apply for both toddlers and older kids. My son was standing in the middle of the bed. He only had his pajama… Read More

Helping children with anxiety is not easy. But there are some phrases that can really ease their intense feelings and make them feel better. And they can truly make a difference! When my son was almost 3 years old, he received a wonderful gift from one of our friends: a big toy truck with lights and sounds that was moving… Read More

Inside: How to help an anxious child to deal with intense feelings – 5 powerful strategies that can make a difference for a child who struggles with fears or worries My son was standing in front of that door, looking so helpless. He turned around and looked at me with his big brown eyes. “I don’t want to go there!”,… Read More

There is no manual on how to be a better mom. And we don’t need one! Because in most of the cases, the answer is already in front of us. We just need to take the time to find it and to let it guide us every single day. The most powerful parenting lessons that I’ve learned in my life… Read More

One of the biggest struggles that I’ve had in the first years of motherhood was finding out how to discipline a toddler in a gentle and effective way. Luckily, I found 3 questions that help me decide if a disciplining method is right for us and I’m glad to share them with you! After a disciplining moment, how could you know… Read More

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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Raluca, and I'm here to share my stories and inspire you with tips and ideas about parenting, travel, and building a happy family!
I'm a wife, a mom of a wonderful boy, a blogger, and most of all a woman with big dreams. Read More…